Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Free parking

Ad hoc hybrid working

Company events

Study support

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Woking are seeking an Accounts Senior or Semi Senior to join their established practice. The role involves hands-on accounting and tax work, managing clients, obtaining information, and meeting deadlines.

You will prepare year-end accounts, VAT and CIS returns, and support junior staff as part of a collaborative, long-standing team. Full-time hours with ad hoc hybrid working and generous holiday.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• ACA or ACCA part qualifications are advantageous, as well as full qualifications.
• QBE and AAT can also be considered.
• Technically competent across different accountancy software.
• Experienced in client communications and relations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong, professional working relationships.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial records, supporting documentation and any additional information required to complete their accounts and tax work.
• Manage the full accounts preparation process, from reviewing client records and processing financial information through to producing year-end accounts ready for review.
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring figures are accurate and submissions are completed within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC requirements.
• Monitor client deadlines and manage workloads effectively to ensure all assignments are completed on time.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information and potential issues within client records, resolving these where possible and escalating matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate working papers and supporting documentation to ensure files are complete, organised and ready for review.
• Support the wider team with general accounting and client-related duties as required.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA part qualifications

AAT considered

QBE considered

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts SeniorLocation: WokingPackage: £35,000-£45,000, 23 days holiday plus BH, Free parking, ad hoc hybrid, and moreWorking hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pmA highly reputable, local accountancy practice in Woking are seeking an Accounts Senior or Semi Senior to join their dedicated team. This practice serve clients across different industries, and have stablished some excellent long term relationships, and are now seeking a new team member, to play a crucial role in maintaining these standardsThey are seeking someone who enjoys a hands on role, across accounting and tax. You will be managing clients, speaking with them regularly, obtaining information, hitting deadlines, and preparing to review. The practice support accountants in progression and skills development, and if you are looking to work in a vibrant environment, within a highly respected firm, then look no further

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong, professional working relationships.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial records, supporting documentation and any additional information required to complete their accounts and tax work.
• Manage the full accounts preparation process, from reviewing client records and processing financial information through to producing year-end accounts ready for review.
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring figures are accurate and submissions are completed within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC requirements.
• Monitor client deadlines and manage workloads effectively to ensure all assignments are completed on time.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information and potential issues within client records, resolving these where possible and escalating matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate working papers and supporting documentation to ensure files are complete, organised and ready for review.
• Support the wider team with general accounting and client-related duties as required.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience
• ACA or ACCA part qualifications are advantageous, as well as full qualifications.
• QBE and AAT can also be considered
• Technically competent across different accountancy software
• Experienced in client communications and relations
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Holiday increases with service up to 28 days
• Ad hoc working from home options. Office based is preferred
• Free parking
• Statutory pension
• Standard sick pay contribution
• Study support can be considered
• Company events
• And more